Speakers | Announcement
TEDxLusaka would like to thank everyone who submitted proposals to speak at this years TEDxLusaka. Unfortunately we could not choose all of you but we appreciate the time and effort taken to submit. For those speakers who were successful we are excited and energised by the ideas, plans and inventions that you have brought to our attention. We look forward to having you speak at TEDxLusaka and wow our audience. Without further ado, this year our speakers are: Sipho Phiri Dolika Banda El Mukuka Yoram Siame Natasha Kaoma Gift Chansa Grieve Chelwa Mafipe Chunga Dennis Wolter Michelle Chimuka Daniel Bevington Laura Mitti Chembe Chipungu Dickson Jere Lars Stork Namaala Liebenthal Trevor Mumba
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You have heard the rumblings, whispers, rumors or even seen a tweet or two about tickets for 2017 but you will only hear the news on approved TEDxLusaka platforms such as this one. All we can say is that…. tickets will be available soon! A fun fact from TEDxLusaka 2016? Tickets were gone in 48 -72 hrs. People snatched up their tickets as quickly as they could. So when we do announce that tickets are available? Remember it will not be a drill. You will need to get your tickets as soon as possible and not waste a second ;-). Here are a few tips about getting tickets and examples of some of the question we will answer soon: Ticket FAQ’s When will tickets be available? We will inform our TEDxLusaka community as soon as we can. The tickets will be available in time for our community to get their tickets so they can attend the event on the 27th May 2017. What’s taking so long? There are a few things we need to make sure are in place. As a committee it is important we find the best options for our community to access tickets, especially for those outside of Lusaka. We also need to make sure that tickets are printed and that we have enough for he number of audience members we are licensed to host under the TEDx guidelines. Where will I find information about tickets? Follow our blog, instagram, twitter and like our Facebook page. ** Ticket FAQ’s will be updated as we get answers to your burning questions. Check back in as often as you can.
TEDxLusaka 2017 : Organising Committee
For every TEDxLusaka event there has been a constant; an effective, dedicated and passionate team willing to take on the organisation of a TEDx event. It is a huge job but someone or a body of people have to do it for the sake of the community. For ideas worth spreading. Every member of the organising team is a volunteer. They volunteer their time, resources, networks, knowledge and part of their lives to make sure every aspect of the event is carried out effectively. So what exactly does the organising committee have to do to make sure they deliver an outstanding event? Here are just a few things they need to finalise: First rule and most important rule: EVERY TEDx event has to follow the strict guidlelines set by TED. From event space to speakers to sponsors and to marketing the event, their are guidelines and rules the organising committee must adhere to. Volunteers and Staff: All TEDx events have to have volunteers and staff that will carry out all the initial duties pre-TEDx, during TEDx and post TEDx. It is a commitment that requires all who sign up to make sure they are ready and remain constant in carrying their duties. Venue and Spaces : Selecting a venue sounds easy enough but the committee has to consider the size of the venue, the accessibility (is the venue central enough?) and the facilities at the venue. Speakers and Program: The selection of speakers is a daunting task. Making sure that speakers are selected that fit the TEDx brand and ensuring that they add to a program that will be engaging and inspiring is no easy task. To top it all off, once speakers are selected, they need to be prepared for the big day by taking potential speakers through rehearsals. Branding and Promotions: This is another task that sounds easier but has a lot of elements to put together. Logos need to be designed, a website and social media pages created. Promotion of the event online and offline is crucial to getting the word out as well. Audience and experience : Part of a successful TEDx event requires planning around the audience and the sort of experience the committee would like them to have. That involves having a plan to invite attendees (organise tickets), organise places for tickets to be accessed and sometimes organising how and where refreshments will be provided. Sponsors and finances : A TEDx event is a costly venture. one that only happens because of sponsorship and partnerships. Putting together a budget to understand what a TEDx event needs from start to finish, determines how successful an event will be. Video and Photography: What is an event if you can’t showcase it through video and photography? Of course the committee wants to highlight the best parts of a TEDx event so making sure that there is a skilled team carrying out these duties and properly briefed, is always a priority. This is just a quick over view of what it takes to prepare for a TEDxLusaka event. Our best advice to you? If you would like to be part of the organizing committee in 2018, check out TED.com resources where they share what it takes to organise a local TEDx event in detail.